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flag House rejects censure of Delegate Plaskett over brief 2019 texts with Epstein, citing no misconduct.

flag In November 2025, House Republican lawmakers, led by the Freedom Caucus, pushed to censure Democratic Delegate Stacey Plaskett of the Virgin Islands over text messages she exchanged with Jeffrey Epstein during a 2019 congressional hearing. flag The communications, revealed in documents from Epstein’s estate, included brief exchanges where Epstein complimented her appearance and offered advice. flag Plaskett’s office stated the messages were brief and not indicative of a personal relationship, emphasizing her advocacy for victims of sexual assault and human trafficking. flag The House rejected the censure motion 213–214, with no evidence of misconduct presented. flag The vote followed a unanimous decision to release the Epstein files, underscoring political divisions and scrutiny over lawmakers’ past interactions with controversial figures.

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